Stephan Sterns' sex crimes trial pushed back to July after indecision on evidence
A judge ruled on Wednesday to push back the sex crimes trial for Stephan Sterns to July, as he is still trying to determine what evidence will and will not be applicable. Sterns is accused of killing and sexually abusing 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
A judge ruled on Wednesday to push back the sex crimes trial for Stephan Sterns to July, as he is still trying to determine what evidence will and will not be applicable. Sterns is accused of killing and sexually abusing 13-year-old Madeline Soto.
Florida man armed with assault rifle, dressed in tactical gear, shot & killed by deputies: HCSO
Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully-loaded assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.
Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully-loaded assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.
Former teacher accused of molesting, battering young students: MCSO
A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them.
A former teacher at a public charter school faces serious charges after Manatee County deputies say multiple elementary-aged students came forward saying he inappropriately touched them.
Sarasota County to analyze funding options to help pay for MLB spring training stadium repairs
Sarasota County officials say spring training poured over $190 million into the local economy in 2024, but maintaining the two stadiums the MLB uses comes with a hefty price tag, and they don’t have enough in their five-year fund to meet their contractual obligations to make those repairs.
Sarasota County officials say spring training poured over $190 million into the local economy in 2024, but maintaining the two stadiums the MLB uses comes with a hefty price tag, and they don’t have enough in their five-year fund to meet their contractual obligations to make those repairs.
Suspected drunk driver arrested following wrong-way chain reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County: FHP
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after troopers say he was driving the wrong way on I-75 in Manatee County and caused a multi-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after troopers say he was driving the wrong way on I-75 in Manatee County and caused a multi-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
2 arrested in murder case after human remains found, Pasco deputies say
Two people have been arrested, including one on murder charges, days after Pasco County deputies said they found human remains north of Dade City.
Two people have been arrested, including one on murder charges, days after Pasco County deputies said they found human remains north of Dade City.
Photos: Manatee with fishing lure caught in mouth rescued on Florida beach
A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a Florida beach.
A manatee is back in the water after a team of rescuers worked on Earth Day to remove a fishing lure caught in its mouth on a Florida beach.
Florida family sues Roblox, Discord after alleged online exploitation
A Florida girl was allegedly groomed and sexually exploited on Roblox and Discord, two platforms widely used by children, according to a lawsuit filed this week in California.
A Florida girl was allegedly groomed and sexually exploited on Roblox and Discord, two platforms widely used by children, according to a lawsuit filed this week in California.
Popular senior prank wars tied to school lockdowns in Tampa
It’s a popular senior game, sometimes called "water wars" or "senior assassins," but this week, it led to two Bay Area schools locking their doors and calling law enforcement.
It’s a popular senior game, sometimes called "water wars" or "senior assassins," but this week, it led to two Bay Area schools locking their doors and calling law enforcement.
More than 20,000 Floridians with disabilities left waiting for solutions
Throughout Florida, people with severe disabilities are suffering without the home-based services they are eligible to receive. Florida's government provides services to around 35,000 residents living at home with developmental disabilities, but more than 20,000 others have been stuck on a wait list for years.
Throughout Florida, people with severe disabilities are suffering without the home-based services they are eligible to receive. Florida's government provides services to around 35,000 residents living at home with developmental disabilities, but more than 20,000 others have been stuck on a wait list for years.
Florida man accused of stealing $2M in high-end cars caught crawling into hotel valet key room: Police
A Florida man caught on camera crawling into a valet key room and stealing nearly $2 million in stole high-end vehicles last summer is now behind bars, officers said.
A Florida man caught on camera crawling into a valet key room and stealing nearly $2 million in stole high-end vehicles last summer is now behind bars, officers said.
Bay Area leaders weigh in as Florida House debates reworking tourism tax laws
A bill that’s just starting to make its way through the Florida House is ruffling some feathers, specifically within the tourism industry.
A bill that’s just starting to make its way through the Florida House is ruffling some feathers, specifically within the tourism industry.
USF doctor enters final year of research to see if AI can detect vocal diseases
Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.
Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.
Venice man attacked in his neighborhood, deputies searching for suspect: ‘I was shocked’
A Venice man felt fortunate to be alive on Wednesday after he survived a surprise attack by a man who was hiding near his house.
A Venice man felt fortunate to be alive on Wednesday after he survived a surprise attack by a man who was hiding near his house.
Florida Southern College evaluates safety precautions daily: ‘You have to be prepared'
The shooting at Florida State University last week that killed two employees and injured six other people is putting a spotlight on safety on college campuses.
The shooting at Florida State University last week that killed two employees and injured six other people is putting a spotlight on safety on college campuses.
New high-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River aim to kill harmful algae that can kill fish, wildlife
When you turn on your spigot in Tampa, water managers said you'll get tastier, better water thanks to new hi-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River. The solar-powered buoys kill harmful algae and can stop a toxic bloom that can kill fish and wildlife.
When you turn on your spigot in Tampa, water managers said you'll get tastier, better water thanks to new hi-tech buoys in the Hillsborough River. The solar-powered buoys kill harmful algae and can stop a toxic bloom that can kill fish and wildlife.
Suspected drunk driver chugs beer in front of Lakeland officers, tells them he has 3 DUI convictions: LPD
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s seat was arrested for DUI for the fourth time last week.
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s seat was arrested for DUI for the fourth time last week.
They've got their sea legs, but these Manatee County cats are ready for a forever home on land
23 cats were rescued from a boat in Manatee County that they had been living on for a while.
23 cats were rescued from a boat in Manatee County that they had been living on for a while.
Clearwater bakery puts food allergies first with tasty gluten-free menu
A Clearwater bakery focused on food allergies is sporting an all-gluten-free menu featuring a wide variety of baked goods.
A Clearwater bakery focused on food allergies is sporting an all-gluten-free menu featuring a wide variety of baked goods.
Plane crashes after veering off runway, sparking brush fire in Myakka City
A single-engine plane crashed at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, sparking a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
A single-engine plane crashed at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City, sparking a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.